{"id":1307115,"date":"2026-03-13T13:56:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1307115"},"modified":"2026-03-13T13:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:26:20","slug":"how-does-whatsapps-parental-control-feature-works-for-under-13-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/how-does-whatsapps-parental-control-feature-works-for-under-13-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does WhatsApp’s Parental Control Feature Works For Under 13-Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WhatsApp has introduced a new parent-managed account feature<\/strong> designed specifically for children under the age of 13. The feature allows kids to use WhatsApp for basic communication while giving parents strong control over privacy, contacts, and security settings. The move comes as concerns about online safety and children\u2019s exposure to social media continue to grow worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are WhatsApp Parent-Managed Accounts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Parent-managed accounts are a special type of WhatsApp account created for pre-teens below 13 years of age<\/a><\/strong>. These accounts are linked to a parent or guardian\u2019s WhatsApp account and allow the child to use only essential features such as messaging and calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike regular WhatsApp accounts, these versions include strict privacy settings and parental supervision tools<\/strong>. Parents control who can contact the child, which groups they can join, and how privacy settings are configured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Parents Set Up the Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Setting up a child\u2019s account requires both the parent\u2019s and child\u2019s smartphones. The two devices must be linked during the setup process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The setup process typically includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Installing WhatsApp on the child\u2019s phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Selecting the option to create a parent-managed account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Linking the child\u2019s account with the parent\u2019s account by scanning a QR code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Setting up a six-digit parent PIN<\/strong> that controls all safety settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Once linked, parents can manage the child\u2019s WhatsApp activity from their own device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Key Safety Features for Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The new feature includes several safeguards designed to create a safer messaging environment for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Contact Control<\/strong>
    Parents decide who can message or call the child. Unknown contacts are placed in a request folder for review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Group Participation Approval<\/strong>
    Children cannot join groups independently. Parents must approve group invitations after viewing details such as group members and admin information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Activity Alerts<\/strong>
    Parents receive notifications when a child adds a new contact, joins a group, or blocks someone. This helps them stay informed about account activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Parent PIN Protection<\/strong>
    A parent-controlled PIN protects all privacy settings so that children cannot change them without permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Features Disabled for Child Accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To ensure safety, several WhatsApp features are removed or restricted for under-13 users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n